Sentences with phrase «organ shortage with»

Erasing potentially dangerous viruses brings field a step closer to making up organ shortage with pig parts

Not exact matches

«Until now, liver transplantation has been the most successful treatment for people with liver failure, but we have a drastic shortage of organs.

Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, in partnership with ORGANIZE — a non-for-profit organization based in New York which leverages health data to end the organ donor shortage by applying smarter technologies, utilizing social media, building more creative partnerships, and advocating for data - driven policies — The Bridgespan Group — a global nonprofit organization that collaborates with mission - driven leaders, organizations, and philanthropists to break cycles of poverty and dramatically improve the quality of life for those in need — and Gift of Life Donor Program — an OPO which serves the eastern half of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware — evaluated the metrics and criteria used to measure OPOs across the country, and found significant discrepancies in how potential donors are evaluated and identified.

The introduction and initial success of the first paired transplant is not a panacea to the problem of a massive shortage of organs for transplantation, but it is in keeping with the UK tradition of altruistic donation.